Community Calendar Jan. 7-14

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6

Dine for tails

7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Bob Evans Restaurant, 100 S. Garden St. Bob Evans will donate 15% of sales to help care for local felines with the mention of Blue Moon Cat Sanctuary. Call 246-5300.

3rd-annual Flagler Film Festival

Friday, January 15, through Sunday, January 17, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 55 Town Center Blvd. The festival will feature almost 50 independent films produced from all over the world. Tickets: $25 for all day passes, $10 for a full day pass, or $5 for a single block of films. For tickets visit flaglerfilmfestival.com, or call 597-0260.

Films to note:

"Posthumous," produced by Noah DeBonis; nominated for a Student Emmy Award.
"I Remember Better When I Paint," produced by Olivia de Havilland.
"Animals," produced by David Dastmalchian; the film won a special jury prize in 2014.
"The Emotional Dimensions of the James River," produced by Michelle Marquez; a high school student previously recognized by CNN for her work in the treatment of neurological disorders with music therapy.

Visit facebook.com/FlaglerFilmFestival to view the film festival award nominees.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7

Little Picassos

10-11 a.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE. Children learn fundamental concepts to create works of art. Tickets: $8. Pre-registration required by 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5. Visit palmcoastgov.com/register, of call 986-2323.

Daughters of the American Revolution: ‘Artifacts and Flags’

10:30 p.m. at the Flagler Beach United Methodist Church, 1520 S. Daytona Ave. Program provided by the Old Kings Highway Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Call 864-8880.

Cultural film: ‘If Tomorrow Never Comes’

2 p.m. at the African-American Cultural Center is located 4422 N. U.S. 1, Bunnell. Call 447-7030, or 437-8402.

Oral, head, neck and throat cancer support group

4 p.m. at the Florida Hospital Flagler, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Classroom D. Call Amy and Lewis Beilman 864-7895.

State Ballet Theatre of Russia

7:30 p.m. at the Flagler Auditorium, 5500 E. Highway 100. The ballet is based on William Shakespeare’s timeless tale of tragic love. Tickets: $39 for adults; $28 for children. Call 437-7547.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8

Mindful garden walk

10 a.m. to noon at Washington Oaks State Park, 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd. Practice mindfulness and meditation with Ranger Joe. Call 446-6780 to RSVP.

Opera Education Society of Palm Coast meeting

1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway. Malfrid Dutemple will present Verdi's opera AIDA. Call 447-8318.

Flagler County Public Library 16th birthday celebration

2 p.m. at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW. Dancing and live music by Flagler Beach resident Capt’n Nick. Cake will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Call 446-6763.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9

Christmas tree recycling event

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Palm Coast Fuel Depot, 22 Utility Drive. Receive a free three-gallon evergreen tree for recycling your Christmas tree. Also accepting: DVD and CD players, keyboards, old wires, cell phones, Styrofoam, used gift wrap and Christmas tree lights. The donated trees will be ground and used as mulch for the local parks and recreational areas. Call 986-3722.

Low cost pet shots

9-10:30 a.m. at the Ice House Saloon, 810 State St., Bunnell. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 204 Saint Joe Plaza, on Palm Coast Parkway. 2-3 p.m. at Wickline Park, 315 7th St. and Flagler Ave., Flagler Beach. The clinics are licensed and permitted, and all vaccinations are administered by a licensed veterinarian. The clinics accept cash only. Proceeds benefit abandoned animals. Call 748-8993.

Recreation on the go

10 a.m. to noon at Ralph Carter Park, 1385 Rymfire Drive. Enjoy a variety of recreation activities, providing equipment and staff for various games. For children 5 and older. Call 986-2323.

Free Tai Chi class

11 a.m. at Pak’s Karate Academy, 2323 N. State St., Suite 6, Bunnell. Call 868-6490.

Raise awareness for manatee protection

11 a.m. at the Pine Lakes Golf Club, 400 Pine Lakes Parkway. 2016. Dr. Katie Tripp, director of science and conservation at Save the Manatee Club, will discuss the protection of endangered Florida manatees. Hosted by the Flagler County branch of the American Association of University Women. Tickets: $17. Call Sally Smeaton 447-4137 to RSVP.

Exercise with Artie

11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and again from 12:30-1:15 p.m. at Just Train, 5 Utility Drive. Tickets: $10 donation. Proceeds benefit the Baiata Bird Sanctuary. Call 352-871-0243.

Monthly food giveaway

1-3 p.m. at 91 Old Kings Road N. Sponsored by the Women’s Missionary Society of First Church. Call 446-5759.

Gamble Jam

2 p.m. at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area, Flagler Beach. Musicians of all levels can bring acoustic instruments and a chair to join a casual jam session. Call 517-2086.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10

Tizmoret in concert

3 p.m. at the Temple Beth Shalom, 40 Wellington Drive. The Jewish Federation and Temple Beth Shalom present Tizmoret, Queens College Hillel’s nationally acclaimed Jewish A Cappella Group. Donations to benefit the Jerry Dolinar Food Bank. Call 445-3006.

MONDAY, JANUARY 11

Blanketeers

9 a.m. to noon at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway. Volunteers knit and crochet items for babies and mothers in need of blankets, for chemo patients in need of hats and shawls, and for troops in need of scarves and helmet liners. Yarn donations needed. Call Judy Mazzella 597-2950.

Teddy bear picnic

10-10:30 a.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE. For ages 2-5. Bring a teddy bear for story time, snacks and games. Picnic theme is a “snowy winter,” featuring a snowman toss game and crafts. Visit palmcoastgov.com/register to RSVP. Call 986-2323.

Garden Club meeting

12:30 p.m. at the Flagler County Extension Service, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell. Joe Dziak will speak on the monitoring of an eagle’s nest at Princess Place Preserve. The meeting will include a raffle to win a floral design, a plant sale and door prizes. Light refreshments will be served. Call Jane 446-0341.

Women’s self-defense

6-8 p.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE. For women ages 12 and older. Become more aware of your surroundings and the methods to protect yourself. Preregistration required by 6 p.m. Saturday, January 9, visit palmcoastgov.com/register. Call 986-2323.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12

Flagler County Historical Society

9:30 a.m. at the Holden House, 204 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell. Bus will return at 12:30 p.m. Visit historic and interesting county sites with tour guide Bill Ryan. Tickets: $20. Call 439-5003 to RSVP.

Little chefs

10-11 a.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE. For ages 2-3. Learn how to make healthy and tasty snacks while gaining knowledge of ingredients and mixtures. Tickets: $8. Call 986-2323, or visit palmcoastgov.com/register to RSVP.

Drab to fab

11:30 a.m. at the Temple Beth Shalom, 40 Wellington Drive. Featuring special guest Shara Brodsky, of Chez Jacqueline, will help transform you fashion from drab to fab. Call 445-3006.

Kindercooks

4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE. For ages 4-5. Preregistration required by 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9. Tickets: $8. Call 986-2323, or visit palmcoastgov.com/register to RSVP.

Astronomy Club of Palm Coast meeting

6 p.m. at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 NW Palm Coast Parkway. The new Leadership Team will be introduced and the meeting includes a special presentation, "Dawn at Asteroid Ceres," by Professor Ralph Treder. Email Skip Westphal at [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13

Indian Trails II Neighborhood Watch

6 p.m. at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 NW Palm Coast Parkway. Guest speaker Mayor Jon Netts.

Recurring Events

Baby class with Ms. Brenda

10-10:45 a.m. Thursday, January 7, at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW. For children up to 14 months to introduce early literacy skills. Call 446-6763.

Six week quit smoking free classes

5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 7, and every Thursday, at the Florida Hospital Flagler, 60 Memorial Parkway. Free nicotine replacement therapy. Call 904-482-0189 to register.

Crafts with Ms. Janelle

10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 9, at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW. Free to attend; materials are supplied. Call 446-6763.

Family story class

10-11 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW. For ages 6 and under. Class theme is snow day. Learn literacy skills with books, music, rhymes, puppets and crafts. Call 446-6763.

PAWS to read

4-6 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW. For ages 4-6. Gain confidence to read aloud with one-on-one sessions with a certified ambassador dog. Call 446-6763.

Baby class with Ms. Brenda

10-10:45 a.m. Thursday, January 14, at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW. For children up to 14 months to introduce early literacy skills. Call 446-6763.

American Girl

4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, January 14, at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW. This month’s program features Julie Albright, a young girl growing up in San Francisco in the 1970s. Call 446-6763.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14

Cultural film: ‘Ijé’

2 p.m. at the African-American Cultural Center is located 4422 N. U.S. 1, Bunnell. Call 447-7030, or 437-8402.

Flagler Federated Republican Women: Plans to paint the state “Red”

5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE. Guest speaker of the Florida Federation of Republican Women President Dena Stebbins DeCamp. Registered republicans are welcome. Call 503-1946.

"Mad About Poo: The Biology of Toxoplasmosis"

7 p.m. at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., Marineland. Dr. Judith Milcarsky will speak about a common protozoan parasite that affects animals and humans. Call 904-461-4003.

The Serenity Project

7 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive N. Eating Disorders Anonymous is a fellowship of those recovering from an eating disorder. The group meets weekly from 7-8 p.m. every Thursday. Contact Nicole at [email protected], or visit 4eda.org.